Gateway M-150S, M-150X, M-150XL, M-151S, M-151X Install Manual

Replaci

ng the

AC Adapter

Replacing the AC Adapter

To connect the AC adapter:

1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

Caution

Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord
must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your
notebook may be damaged.

2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector.

3 Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. The battery charge

indicator turns on.

Battery charge indicator

If the battery charge indicator does not turn on:

• Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in.

•Press

• Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC

• Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet.

FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off.

adapter.

Warning

Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has
no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has
dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway
about returning defective AC adapters.

Important

If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours,
contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number
shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook.

1

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See
your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

© 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.

Replaci

ng the Battery

1

Replacing the Battery

Important

If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the

battery while your notebook is turned on.

Locating Components

Battery

Battery

latch

Warning

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook.
Recycle or dispose of the battery as hazardous waste.

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard
if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate.

Keep away from children.

Battery
lock

To replace the battery:

1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2.

-OR-

If your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save
your work and turn off your notebook.

2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.

3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the

battery latch.

4 Slide the battery out of your notebook.

5 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into

place.

6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.

7 Turn your notebook over.

8 Open the LCD panel.

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See
your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

© 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.

Replaci

ng the

DVD drive

Replacing the DVD drive

Tools

You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive.

1

8 Remove the screw that secures the DVD drive to your notebook.

Important

The location of the screw varies by model.

Locating Components

DVD

drive

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in
your notebook.

Warning

To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,
turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and
network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.

Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:

• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic,

and packing foam.

• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when

you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the
outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags
provide electrostatic protection.

• Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the

edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface.

• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics

stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.

• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other

grounded object.

Screw

-OR-

Screw

9 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay.

To replace the DVD drive:

1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity

discharge.”

2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty.

3 Turn off your notebook.

4 Close the LCD panel.

5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.

6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and

remove any Express and memory cards.

7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove

the battery. For more information, see “Changing Batteries” in
your Reference Guide.

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See
your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Make sure that the

drive fits securely in the bay.

11 Replace the screw removed in Step 8.

12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.

13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable.

14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and

memory cards.

15 Turn on your notebook.

© 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.

Replaci

ng the hard driv

e

1

Replacing the hard drive

Tools

You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. You
also need the operating system disc that came with your notebook.

Locating Components

Hard drive bay

To replace the hard drive:

1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For

more information, see “Preparing for software and device driver
recovery” in the Reference Guide.

Important

If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc,
Gateway may send you a set of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive
with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway
Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label
on the bottom of your notebook.

2 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity

discharge.”

3 Turn off your notebook.

4 Close the LCD panel.

5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.

6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and

remove any Express and memory cards.

7 Turn y our notebook ov er so the bottom is facing up, then remov e

the battery. For more information, see “Changing Batteries” in
your Reference Guide.

8 Loosen the three hard drive bay cover screws (these screws

cannot be removed).

Screw

Screw

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in
your notebook.

Warning

To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,
turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and
network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.

Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:

• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic,

and packing foam.

• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when

you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the
outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags
provide electrostatic protection.

• Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the

edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface.

• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics

stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.

• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other

grounded object.

Screw

9 Lift the hard drive bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove

it.

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See
your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

© 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.